Feeling Lonely

I think this is a rising epidemic .. reason .. people are too busy seeking entertainment outside of the family.. movies.. concerts.. thrill seeking.. Growing up we did things together as a family. Relatives would gather, more together in each other’s homes. Playing music together or just sitting talking, laughing, eating, cookouts.. Now days every one is too busy. This absolutely breaks my heart. Cell phones, video games, ipods, all take the place of family time. No wonder so many people are feeling so lonely, and it has severed relationships. This has poisoned society, people not caring , because they’re consumed with self satisfaction from other sources. What happened to gathering around the table for Sunday dinners?

[gogogirl]

I agree BTW- and I also remember neighbors being like other pairs of eyes to our parents. Today, I see not all but some neighbors who have known each other for years just wave to each other. It's dysfunctional. So..... how about if we get off the computors, the phones( I do not have that service), and whatever- slow down a bit, and slow the profits for the high tech companies. Go outside more, and stop rushing. Technology should never replace human beings but there are some who are so insane out there that that is what they want. Hey, here that Elon Musk!

[gogogirl]

I hear you also about the self satisfied- no wonder one out of four humans has a mental health isssue!

[broken4886]

I agree. I agree so much with this. But I would give up all those things if I could find the one person that would make me feel not alone. I thought it was my girlfriend. I thought she was that person. But then she left. Maybe I should have focused on her more. People are on their devices too much. And now I just don’t have anywhere else to turn.

[Hidden in reply to broken4886]

Sweetheart you do have somewhere to turn to. You came here.. ( and I’m not saying cell phones, etc. is all bad ). It just should be limited.

You can turn to a family member, or friend, and my favorite person to turn to is Jesus, because He is non judgmental. He loves us where we’re at. He’s always listening, because His word says, His ears are open to all that call on His name. He’s just waiting for people to trust Him and come unto Him.

Matthew 11:28 KJV

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

[gogogirl in reply to broken4886]

You were a person before you had a girlfriend- there is much to do in society. Plus you are here.

[Hidden]

I still eat dinner with my parents. It is truly amazing how that one act growing up with my family made the difference.

[Ann10]

I agree that family time is not what it used to be. We used to have a lot of fun sharing stories and playing games around a table. I would like to hear someone laughing rather than seeing LOL on the phone. It is the price of progress.

[Hidden in reply to Ann10]

Me too! I love laughter, hearing children laughing and playing. I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving, and Christmas. I love being with my family.

[Ann10 in reply to Hidden]

It is nice that you are able to spend time with your family during the holiday season. It is so interesting that you would mention that because I was thinking that it will be nice to have grandchildren someday. When they are young, they are not addicted to their phones yet. Have you ever considered volunteering? It is a way to meet new people. I became an ESL tutor and I enjoy teaching my students English.

[gogogirl in reply to Ann10]

Like the picture you posted!

[gogogirl in reply to Ann10]

If people stop using the phones- the tech companies will not have obscene profits. It;s all a choice.

[gogogirl in reply to Ann10]

Progress????

[Ann10 in reply to gogogirl]

I agree that the phones are good to have for emergencies. It is the internet connection, the ability to text, and the camera that have caused the addiction.

[gogogirl in reply to Ann10]

I don't do that- I am below a rookie- old saw!

[gbrickhouse]

We don't allow cell phones or Ipads or any of that stuff at the table. I still believe in family talk, the phone industry has ruined our communications with each other, when you can get there heads out of there phones for a second, you'll probably get a one or two-word answer to your question. Certain technology isn't the greatest thing on earth. I have a simple phone that I can receive text messages along with calling out/in. But that's it, I don't need all the apps kids use today! I bought my phone for that reason!

[gogogirl in reply to gbrickhouse]

I do not even have the internet on mine- just for emergencies. Hey, we somehow survived without them for years, and years and years.